June 27, 2026

November 2025

Ready to compete with Chinese brands, but on level-playing field: Mahindra & Mahindra’s Rajesh Jejurikar

Ready to compete with Chinese brands, but on level-playing field: Mahindra & Mahindra’s Rajesh Jejurikar

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Mahindra & Mahindra’s Rajesh Jejurikar NEW DELHI: As relations between India and China seem to be mending on the business front, local auto major Mahindra & Mahindra has said Indian carmakers are open to competing with Chinese brands, provided they “compete on equal terms” and adhere to localisation norms of the country.Mahindra has been betting…

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‘120 Bahadur’ declared tax-free in Delhi; CM Rekha Gupta calls it ‘a special mark of respect to the valiant soldiers’

‘120 Bahadur’ declared tax-free in Delhi; CM Rekha Gupta calls it ‘a special mark of respect to the valiant soldiers’

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(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The war drama ‘120 Bahadur’ which portrays the historic courage of Charlie Company of the Kumaon Regiment, received a major recognition on Thursday after the Delhi government announced the film will be tax-free across the state. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta congratulates the makers Confirming the decision, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took to…

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The Supreme Court suggested a law similar to the SC/ST Act to protect differently-abled individuals from ridicule. While the government acknowledged the concern, it raised potential issues for creative artists. The court also directed comedians to host shows featuring SMA achievers, contributing earnings to patient treatment. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday suggested enacting a law on the line of the stringent SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to deter ridiculing of differently abled people, but the Union govt flagged the potential adverse impact of such legislation on creative artists depicting individuals with disability in movies and theatres.Hearing a petition by NGO Cure SMA Foundation that objected to five stand-up comedians ridiculing the exorbitant cost of treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and persons with disability in different shows, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told solicitor general Tushar Mehta, “Why don’t you (Union govt) bring a stringent legislation like SC/ST Act? It criminalises ridiculing the depressed, deprived and discriminated class of citizens. A similar law to protect persons with disability could be considered for enactment.”Mehta, sharing the court’s concern, said he would discuss it with the authorities but flagged the point that such a legislation might create a problem for artists who play characters, for example dumb and blind, in movies, theatres and dramas. They may evoke humour but also seek to depict in a larger sense the difficulties they face in society, he said.Appearing for the NGO, senior advocate Aparajita Singh said the organisation arranges for treatment of SMA patients mainly through crowd funding, which was affected because of a stand-up comedian’s disparaging remarks on cost of treatment. She said that a decision to allow corporate entities to donate CSR funds for treatment of SMA patients would go a long way in mitigating their suffering.When the court said the govt should create a corpus for treatment of SMA patients, Mehta said the Centre already has a scheme through which treatments up to Rs 50 lakh are borne by the exchequer. However, in one case, which was before SC, the treatment cost Rs 16 crore, a huge sum which the govt felt could be utilised to treat many more patients. “There is a platform for corporate CSR donations,” he said.Whan Samay Raina’s counsel said the stand-up comedian, who was hauled up by the court for his disparaging remarks against SMA patients along with others of his tribe who had ridiculed disability, had contributed Rs 2.5 lakh to SMA, Singh said the NGO does not need his money. She said if he could atone for his mistake by hosting achievers with SMA, it would send a positive message in society and make the public aware of the degenerative disease.Singh gave the names of 11 outstanding achievers — IITians, computer professionals working with Google and Microsoft, acclaimed author, academicians, filmmaker, doctors and sportsman — who suffer from SMA, and suggested these persons are hosted on comedians’ digital shows to spread the message in society.The bench agreed and asked the comedians to host two shows every month featuring the achievers with SMA and disability and contribute the earnings towards treatment of differently abled and SMA patients. “We are putting a social burden on you instead of punishing you,” CJI Kant and Justice Bagchi said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesWhat is the ideal meal to sleep gap time, and why it is important for digestion and better sleepMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

The Supreme Court suggested a law similar to the SC/ST Act to protect differently-abled individuals from ridicule. While the government acknowledged the concern, it raised potential issues for creative artists. The court also directed comedians to host shows featuring SMA achievers, contributing earnings to patient treatment. NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday suggested enacting a law on the line of the stringent SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to deter ridiculing of differently abled people, but the Union govt flagged the potential adverse impact of such legislation on creative artists depicting individuals with disability in movies and theatres.Hearing a petition by NGO Cure SMA Foundation that objected to five stand-up comedians ridiculing the exorbitant cost of treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and persons with disability in different shows, a bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi told solicitor general Tushar Mehta, “Why don’t you (Union govt) bring a stringent legislation like SC/ST Act? It criminalises ridiculing the depressed, deprived and discriminated class of citizens. A similar law to protect persons with disability could be considered for enactment.”Mehta, sharing the court’s concern, said he would discuss it with the authorities but flagged the point that such a legislation might create a problem for artists who play characters, for example dumb and blind, in movies, theatres and dramas. They may evoke humour but also seek to depict in a larger sense the difficulties they face in society, he said.Appearing for the NGO, senior advocate Aparajita Singh said the organisation arranges for treatment of SMA patients mainly through crowd funding, which was affected because of a stand-up comedian’s disparaging remarks on cost of treatment. She said that a decision to allow corporate entities to donate CSR funds for treatment of SMA patients would go a long way in mitigating their suffering.When the court said the govt should create a corpus for treatment of SMA patients, Mehta said the Centre already has a scheme through which treatments up to Rs 50 lakh are borne by the exchequer. However, in one case, which was before SC, the treatment cost Rs 16 crore, a huge sum which the govt felt could be utilised to treat many more patients. “There is a platform for corporate CSR donations,” he said.Whan Samay Raina’s counsel said the stand-up comedian, who was hauled up by the court for his disparaging remarks against SMA patients along with others of his tribe who had ridiculed disability, had contributed Rs 2.5 lakh to SMA, Singh said the NGO does not need his money. She said if he could atone for his mistake by hosting achievers with SMA, it would send a positive message in society and make the public aware of the degenerative disease.Singh gave the names of 11 outstanding achievers — IITians, computer professionals working with Google and Microsoft, acclaimed author, academicians, filmmaker, doctors and sportsman — who suffer from SMA, and suggested these persons are hosted on comedians’ digital shows to spread the message in society.The bench agreed and asked the comedians to host two shows every month featuring the achievers with SMA and disability and contribute the earnings towards treatment of differently abled and SMA patients. “We are putting a social burden on you instead of punishing you,” CJI Kant and Justice Bagchi said.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesWhat is the ideal meal to sleep gap time, and why it is important for digestion and better sleepMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

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NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday suggested enacting a law on the line of the stringent SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to deter ridiculing of differently abled people, but the Union govt flagged the potential adverse impact of such legislation on creative artists depicting individuals with disability in movies and theatres.Hearing a petition…

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‘Biggest fault is your … ‘: Harbhajan Singh lashes out at Team India after 0-2 drubbing vs South Africa

‘Biggest fault is your … ‘: Harbhajan Singh lashes out at Team India after 0-2 drubbing vs South Africa

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Rishabh Pant and Gautam Gambhir (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh did not hold back after India slipped to their second home Test series defeat against South Africa. He said that if Indian cricket wants to protect its “future generations”, the team management must rethink its approach to home pitches and move…

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‘Vilayath Buddha’ box office collections day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film falls further; earns just Rs 20 lakhs

‘Vilayath Buddha’ box office collections day 7: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s film falls further; earns just Rs 20 lakhs

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Prithviraj Sukumaran’s ‘Vilayath Buddha’ faces box office struggles, with collections dropping significantly. Amidst polarized online reactions and cyberattacks, his mother, Mallika Sukumaran, publicly condemned the negativity, praising supporters of Shammi Thilakan. The film’s first-week net collection stands at approximately Rs 4.60 crore. Prithviraj Sukumaran’s highly anticipated film ‘Vilayath Buddha’ has seen another setback at the…

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SC: Need to pre-screen social media content

SC: Need to pre-screen social media content

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‘Right to free speech must be given the widest width. But in the case of content on social media, prosecution is a post-occurrence proceeding. There should be preventive mechanisms to stop spreading misinformation and damage to society,’ the SC bench said NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Thursday told the information and broadcasting ministry to prepare…

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Calling the death of 26 BLOs over the last 20 days “murder” by BJP brass and CEC, Congress on Thursday alleged that the governing party is seeking to divert attention from “blatant vote chori” by peddling lies about the location of social media ‘X’ handles linked to Congress, arguing that BJP handles too are shown as located in foreign countries like Gujarat BJP in Ireland and DD News in the US. The core issue before the country is the “hasty SIR” ordered by the chief election commissioner (CEC) which is resulting in work pressure and harassment of block officers to delete votes of certain social groups, the party alleged. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesWhat is the ideal meal to sleep gap time, and why it is important for digestion and better sleepMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

Calling the death of 26 BLOs over the last 20 days “murder” by BJP brass and CEC, Congress on Thursday alleged that the governing party is seeking to divert attention from “blatant vote chori” by peddling lies about the location of social media ‘X’ handles linked to Congress, arguing that BJP handles too are shown as located in foreign countries like Gujarat BJP in Ireland and DD News in the US. The core issue before the country is the “hasty SIR” ordered by the chief election commissioner (CEC) which is resulting in work pressure and harassment of block officers to delete votes of certain social groups, the party alleged. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesWhat is the ideal meal to sleep gap time, and why it is important for digestion and better sleepMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

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Calling the death of 26 BLOs over the last 20 days “murder” by BJP brass and CEC, Congress on Thursday alleged that the governing party is seeking to divert attention from “blatant vote chori” by peddling lies about the location of social media ‘X’ handles linked to Congress, arguing that BJP handles too are shown…

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Nov 28, 2025, 05:00 IST

Nov 28, 2025, 05:00 IST

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Pentala Harikrishna, Arjun Erigaisi, R Praggnanandhaa, and Vidit Gujrathi (FIDE Photo) NEW DELHI: Chess-wise, Wednesday was a day of celebration. Edging toward its final month, the year produced its second 19-year-old, and youngest-ever, World Cup winner. The first, of course, was India’s own Divya Deshmukh, who brought home the women’s title earlier this year. The…

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Mukesh Khanna remembers Dharmendra’s final days, shares Bobby Deol’s touching anecdote, ‘Anyone could walk into our home’

Mukesh Khanna remembers Dharmendra’s final days, shares Bobby Deol’s touching anecdote, ‘Anyone could walk into our home’

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Dharmendra, fondly known as the He-Man of Indian cinema, passed away on Monday (November 24) at the age of 89, leaving the film fraternity and fans across generations in deep mourning. As tributes poured in from all corners of the country, veteran actor Mukesh Khanna shared a heartfelt remembrance of the veteran star, including a…

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How new research proves prevention of cervical cancer by HPV vaccination |

How new research proves prevention of cervical cancer by HPV vaccination |

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Human papillomavirus, commonly referred to as HPV, has emerged as one of the most significant contributors to cervical cancer worldwide, prompting intensified public health attention. Cervical cancer remains one of the most preventable forms of cancer when preventive strategies, such as vaccination and screening, are effectively implemented. Scientific evidence has steadily accumulated demonstrating the benefits…

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“They suffered a lot”: Vanessa Bryant recounts the devastating experience of recovering Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant’s clothing from the crash site

“They suffered a lot”: Vanessa Bryant recounts the devastating experience of recovering Kobe Bryant and Gianna Bryant’s clothing from the crash site

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Vanessa Bryant bravely recounted the harrowing aftermath of Kobe and Gianna’s tragic deaths, revealing her distress over first responders photographing the crash site. She expressed deep pain, fearing leaked images of her loved ones, and sued the Sheriff’s Department for emotional distress. This led to a substantial settlement, acknowledging the profound impact of the privacy…

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Senior Congress functionaries cited a disproportionate focus on national issues over local concerns like cost of living and corruption as reasons for the party’s decimation in Bihar. They urged central leadership to fix accountability for the defeat and revive the party’s prospects in the state. Discussions also touched upon candidate selection, alliance strategies, and the impact of caste census advocacy. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ (PTI) NEW DELHI: Disproportionate focus on SIR/vote chori at the cost of crucial local issues of cost of living, migration and corruption was cited by some senior functionaries as a reason for the decimation of Congress in Bihar, as they urged the central leadership to fix accountability for the defeat if the party is serious about reviving itself in the state.Some local functionaries listed three reasons for the defeat: govt’s payment of Rs 10,000 to women during the polls, booth manipulations and a lack of coordination among partners. The AIMIM was also blamed for division of minority votes in Seemanchal region and beyond. It was alleged that BJP had used a “basket of tools” to “fix” the polls which spanned SIR, EVMs, the buying of votes and use of the administration against opposition candidates. Days after the Bihar debacle, the AICC brass of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal held a review of the poor show with poll candidates and MPs. Around 70 members met the leadership in batches. Before the meetings started and top netas arrived, two losing candidates were reported to have clashed over the reasons for the defeat – with one taking exception to the other advocating violence against “outsiders” who got party tickets. Some claimed that the idea of meeting the state functionaries in batches was also to avoid a potential clash in a large gathering.A politician is said to have found fault with the manner of candidate selection which, he said, cost the party heavily. He is said to have told Rahul Gandhi that just like he had taken responsibility for the defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha polls and stepped down as party president, heads should roll in the state too – in what was a veiled jibe at AICC in-charge Krishna Allavaru – an issue that was also raised by other members, sources said. A section of party members also targeted the alliance with RJD, saying the ally brings some votes but also polarises other communities. It was also demanded that Congress break the alliance with RJD. However, at one group meeting, Rahul is said to have rebuffed it by asking why the party failed on seats that witnessed “friendly fights” with Congress and RJD in the fray against each other. Questions were asked about the weightage given by Congress to caste census with arguments that victory of candidates from individual upper castes is vastly higher than their population share, while that from some large OBC communities is just in line with their numbers – in a veiled reference to the advocacy of “share as per population” slogan.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday5 must-visit national parks in the USA that are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

Senior Congress functionaries cited a disproportionate focus on national issues over local concerns like cost of living and corruption as reasons for the party’s decimation in Bihar. They urged central leadership to fix accountability for the defeat and revive the party’s prospects in the state. Discussions also touched upon candidate selection, alliance strategies, and the impact of caste census advocacy. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ (PTI) NEW DELHI: Disproportionate focus on SIR/vote chori at the cost of crucial local issues of cost of living, migration and corruption was cited by some senior functionaries as a reason for the decimation of Congress in Bihar, as they urged the central leadership to fix accountability for the defeat if the party is serious about reviving itself in the state.Some local functionaries listed three reasons for the defeat: govt’s payment of Rs 10,000 to women during the polls, booth manipulations and a lack of coordination among partners. The AIMIM was also blamed for division of minority votes in Seemanchal region and beyond. It was alleged that BJP had used a “basket of tools” to “fix” the polls which spanned SIR, EVMs, the buying of votes and use of the administration against opposition candidates. Days after the Bihar debacle, the AICC brass of Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and KC Venugopal held a review of the poor show with poll candidates and MPs. Around 70 members met the leadership in batches. Before the meetings started and top netas arrived, two losing candidates were reported to have clashed over the reasons for the defeat – with one taking exception to the other advocating violence against “outsiders” who got party tickets. Some claimed that the idea of meeting the state functionaries in batches was also to avoid a potential clash in a large gathering.A politician is said to have found fault with the manner of candidate selection which, he said, cost the party heavily. He is said to have told Rahul Gandhi that just like he had taken responsibility for the defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha polls and stepped down as party president, heads should roll in the state too – in what was a veiled jibe at AICC in-charge Krishna Allavaru – an issue that was also raised by other members, sources said. A section of party members also targeted the alliance with RJD, saying the ally brings some votes but also polarises other communities. It was also demanded that Congress break the alliance with RJD. However, at one group meeting, Rahul is said to have rebuffed it by asking why the party failed on seats that witnessed “friendly fights” with Congress and RJD in the fray against each other. Questions were asked about the weightage given by Congress to caste census with arguments that victory of candidates from individual upper castes is vastly higher than their population share, while that from some large OBC communities is just in line with their numbers – in a veiled reference to the advocacy of “share as per population” slogan.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Is a Key Ally, Cyprus Assures Strong Push to Finalise India–EU FTA TalksImran Khan Health Rumour: PTI Holds Sit In Outside Adiala Jail, KP CM Sohail Afridi Stages ProtestRam Madhav Challenges ‘No-Religion’ Narrative in White Collar Terror DebateAustralia Says India Is Now A Leading Global Power, Credits PM Modi For Transforming World DynamicsOusted PM Sheikh Hasina Faces Fresh Conviction as Court Awards 21-Year TermPM Modi Announces Major Move Allowing Private Players Into Nuclear Sector To Spur Advanced ReactorsExplained: Why Vikram-I Could Transform India’s Satellite Launch Market And Global Space Leadership‘Pak, Bangladesh, US…’: BJP Alleges Congress Using Foreign ‘X’ Accounts to Set India’s NarrativePakistan’s Adiala Jail Issues Statement On Imran Khan’s Health Amid Viral Death RumoursThe Indrajaal Ranger: India Unveils AI-Enabled Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle In Hyderabad123PhotostoriesMalayalam cinema legends who made every frame shine with raw talentBollywood gems reviving forgotten tales with fresh heart and magic for a new generation of cinema lovers everywhereFun facts about the ‘Stranger Things’ castFrom ‘Apne’ to ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’: Dharmendra movies you can watch on OTT platforms‘Stranger Things 5’: Meet the new cast and find out who survives the final battle‘Stranger Things’ cast: Then and now‘Stranger Things’ cast: Educational qualificationsTaarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah: From Dilip Joshi being older than Amit Bhatt to Mandar Chandwadkar leaving his Dubai job for acting; Lesser-known facts about the castGastroenterologist doctor reveals the power of eating 3 eggs everyday5 must-visit national parks in the USA that are also UNESCO World Heritage Sites123Hot PicksDelhi AQI TodayNew Labour CodeWorld NewsGold rate todaySilver rate todayPublic Holidays NovemberBank Holidays NovemberTop TrendingToronto Maple LeafsAyesha CurryFuzzy ZoellerCristiano RonaldoStefon DiggsGabrielle UnionVanessa BryantReed Sheppard GirlfriendStephen CurryCandace Owens

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav during the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ (PTI) NEW DELHI: Disproportionate focus on SIR/vote chori at the cost of crucial local issues of cost of living, migration and corruption was cited by some senior functionaries as a reason for the decimation of Congress in…

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Palaash Muchhal’s health scare after Smriti Mandhana wedding postponement caused by stress, not a serious cardiac event, clarifies doctor

Palaash Muchhal’s health scare after Smriti Mandhana wedding postponement caused by stress, not a serious cardiac event, clarifies doctor

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Music composer Palaash Muchhal, who was admitted to hospital earlier this week following the sudden postponement of his wedding to cricketer Smriti Mandhana, was discharged on Wednesday. Doctors treating him have now shared a clear health update, confirming that his episode was triggered by stress rather than a major cardiac complication. Stress, not a cardiac…

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